Plese help identify this carved, horned figure

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Kelly Graziano, Mar 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM.

  1. I found this in a thrift store near Palm Springs. It measures 6" tall, weighs 4 oz. It has mother of pearl set into the wood. Long horns sweeping back from the forehead and a long face with almond shaped eyes and an open mouth.

    I can't tell if it's African or Oceanic. Also, is it supposed to represent an animal? An Ibis maybe?

    I'm interested in age, value, where it was made and what it represents.

    Thanks in advance for all your help!

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  2. Here's one more photo of the bottom. horned-figure-bottom.jpg horned-figure-bottom.jpg
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Oceanic... I once had a club with the markings on the base..
     
  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Overall the body looks human to me, although I can't quite make out what's going on with the feet, so strikes me as a person in a mask, or a werewolf sort of creature.
     
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